2024 NFL Season Recap Key Player Updates International Games and Important Upcoming Dates

### NFL 2024 Season Recap: Key Dates and Developments

As the 2024 NFL season unfolds, here are the key highlights and important dates that football fans need to know:

## Preseason and Roster Cuts
- The preseason kicked off with the Hall of Fame Game on August 1, featuring the Houston Texans vs. the Chicago Bears.
- Teams had several preseason weekends from August 8-11, August 15-18, and August 22-25.
- By August 27, teams were required to reduce their rosters to a maximum of 53 players, with specific rules for handling players on the Physically Unable to Perform or Non-Football Injury or Illness lists.

## Regular Season
- The regular season began on September 5, 6, 8-9, with the first week of games. Notably, the Green Bay Packers played in the NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on September 6.
- Other international games are scheduled, including matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and Wembley Stadium, also in London, throughout October.

## Player Updates and Injuries
- Several key players are making headlines:
- Chargers QB Justin Herbert has reported his foot is back to 100%.
- Bills' Damar Hamlin is set to get his first start since his cardiac arrest.
- 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel are back in practice after summer injuries.
- Bengals' Joe Burrow and the team are looking to rebound from a season-opening loss to the Patriots.

## Team Performances and Expectations
- The Titans, after a significant spending spree, are under pressure to live up to expectations.
- The Cowboys are aiming to extend their 16-game home winning streak in the regular season.
- The Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa has become a more vocal leader, which is seen as a positive development for the team.

## Upcoming Important Dates
- October 6 and 13 will feature NFL International Games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears, respectively.
- The trading deadline is set for November 5 at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
- November 12 marks the end of the signing period for Franchise Players and the deadline for clubs to sign their unsigned Franchise and Transition Players.

## Other Notable Events
- The NFL observed Juneteenth as a holiday, with teams commemorating the day across social media.
- The Fall League Meeting is scheduled for October 15-16 in Atlanta, Georgia.

These updates capture the essence of the ongoing 2024 NFL season, highlighting key games, player statuses, and important dates that fans should be aware of.